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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.68, 1,322.04 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.68, 1,322.04 and 626.60 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.68 : 1,322.04 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.68/1,322.04 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.68x = 1,322.04 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.68x = 828,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,390.26/957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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